Marijuana legalization—expected by April 30—could quiet narco-violence and open global opportunities for Mexican companies.
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Man Sentenced to Life For Two-Dime Bags Released after 12 years
CANNABIS CULTURE – Fate Vincent Winslow, a Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison for selling twenty-dollars worth of cannabis to an undercover cop — has been released. Winslow, 53, was arrested in September of 2008 in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the…
Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others.
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America’s longest-serving cannabis prisoner enjoys first days of freedom
After serving 31 years, 71-year-old Richard DeLisi enjoyed a Jack’s cheeseburger and breakfast with his son.
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MORE Act Passes House, What Happens Now?
CANNABIS CULTURE – The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act passed in the US House of Representatives, but has a long way to go before everyone is free to light up. The resolution needs to pass in the Senate, and states will…
History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it’s expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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In historic move, United Nations reclassifies cannabis as less-dangerous drug
The UN’s Commission on Narcotic Drugs finally admits that marijuana is not as deadly as heroin.
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Historic Congressional vote to legalize marijuana is expected later this week
After delaying until after the election, Democrats are bringing the MORE Act to the floor.
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Exclusive Q&A With Congresswoman Barbara Lee: ‘Cannabis Is Not A Taboo Issue Anymore’
Exclusive Q&A With Congresswoman Barbara Lee: ‘Cannabis Is Not A Taboo Issue Anymore’
Traction for legalizing cannabis has had the solid commitment of Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), who currently serves on the Budget Committee an…
American Firm Engineers Federally Legal Cannabis Strain
CANNABIS CULTURE – Cannabis America, a product described on the company’s website as “the world’s safest, cleanest, and most effective cannabis Sativa L genetics.” The company is Bazelet Oglesby and their 0.00% THC Hemp does not qualify as a Schedule 1…